The First Prize of the Scottish International Piano Competition, held in Glasgow from September 1st to 10th, went to the Turkish pianist Can Çakmur who, like the other finalists, decided to perform his final piano concerto on Fazioli.

From July, 7th to 9th the unique "Ipogeo Bacile" underground theatre of Songano (Lecce) hosted "Classiche Forme", the International Chamber Music Festival, whose artistic director is none other than Beatrice Rana, one of the greatest piano virtuosos of her generation.